Quest 2

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Quest 2: Design a Map or Model of Your Island




Click on the play button to hear Edgar explain your second quest!

Now it is time to design your island. Be creative! Remember this is a newly discovered island which means NO ONE has been there before. Let your imagination run wild with the landforms and bodies of water! You will have two class periods to complete this quest!

Before Jumping In:
Sketch out a rough draft of what you want your island to look like. Label each land form and body of water. Double check your spelling before moving on to your final map or model!
My Island Rough Draft.docx


1. Using materials in our classroom: create a map of your island and include key map features.

OR

2. Using materials in our classroom: create a 3D model of your island and label the key geographic features.

Your Map or 3D Model Must Include:
  • At least 2 labeled bodies of water
  • At least 5 labeled landforms
  • A map key or legend
  • A Compass Rose

Resources:

Map Keys
Landforms
Landforms 2


Map or Model Rubric
CATEGORY
 4
3
2
1
Labels & Features - Neatness
90-100% of the labels/features can be read easily.
89-80% of the labels/features can be read easily.
79-70% of the labels/features can be read easily.
Less than 70% of the labels/features can be read easily.
Map Legend/Key
Legend is easy-to-find and contains a complete set of symbols, including a compass rose.
Legend contains a complete set of symbols, including a compass rose.
Legend contains an almost complete set of symbols, including a compass rose.
Legend is absent or lacks several symbols.
Labels - Accuracy
At least 90% of the items are labeled and located correctly.
80-89% of the items are labeled and located correctly.
79-70% of the items are labeled and located correctly.
Less than 70% of the items are labeled and located correctly.
Spelling/Capitalization
95-100% of words on the map are spelled and capitalized correctly.
94-85% of the words on the map are spelled and capitalized correctly.
84-75% of the words on the map are spelled and capitalized correctly.
Less than 75% of the words on the map are spelled and/or capitalized correctly.
Neatness of Color and Lines
All straight lines are ruler-drawn, all errors have been neatly corrected and all features are colored completely.
All straight lines are ruler-drawn, most errors have been neatly corrected and most features are colored completely.
Most straight lines are ruler-drawn, most errors have been neatly corrected and most features are colored completely.
Many lines, corrections of errors, and/or features are not neatly done.
Total Score: _/20
Teacher Comments:


On to Quest 3!